" A mere 10 years ago, hellebores were considered connoisseurs' plants — subdued in coloration, hard to find, and the subject of much snobbery. Today, however, they are among the hottest perennials, thanks to their early bloom, long-lasting flowers, shade tolerance, handsome foliage, and the profusion of new colors and forms that have recently become available. Authors Cole Burrell and Judith Tyler have produced what is arguably the defi ..."
Perennial Combinations(1st Edition) Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start by C. ColstonBurrell Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 1999 by Rodale Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-806-3, ISBN: 0-87596-806-6
"Perennial combinations are the building blocks of beautiful, successful gardens. Choosing perennials that look great and grow well together is a skill that can take years to develop, but with this book, you're guaranteed to make perfect plant choices right from the start. In Perennial Combinations, expert plantsman, C. Colston Burrell hand-selects 120 of the best perennial combinations for homeowners, then offers his expert advice on ho ..."
A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wildflowers(1st Edition) An Organic Guide to Choosing and Growing over 150 Beautiful by C. ColstonBurrell Hardcover, 216 Pages, Published 1997 by Rodale Books ISBN-13: 978-0-87596-723-3, ISBN: 0-87596-723-X
"A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wildflowers makes wildflower gardening as easy as mowing the lawn by teaching even beginning gardeners how to successfully prepare woodland, meadow and prairie gardens, and to add wildflowers to their standard garden beds. 250 color photos."
"Perennials are the most challenging and rewarding of all garden plants, and most gardeners need all the help they can get to grow them well. Perennials emerge from the ground in early spring, grow to full height, bloom, bear fruit, and then disappear with the first frost, only to do the same thing the following year and again the next. Add this to the fact that for the first year or two, perennials don't do much above the ground (they a ..."
"This comprehensive encyclopedia presents a wide-ranging survey of four major groups of living things: mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The text is written by a team of international experts in the zoological sciences."
"A full-color guide to choosing and using perennials to beautify the home landscape. This book describes the best spot for a garden and how to pick the right perennials and maintain them properly."
"Better Homes and Gardens has issued what may be the perfect book on perennials. Perennials for Today's Gardens contains all the details a gardener could need or want: gorgeous, full-page color photos of each of the 100 perennials covered; written descriptions of each plant; a history of the name and the plant's propagation; planting guidelines (including the correct soil conditions, drought tolerance, sun and shade requirements, spacing ..."
"Whether you already garden with perennials or are just starting out, you will find everything you need to know about perennial plants in this impressively comprehensive book. The first part of the book deals with designing with perennials and shows you how to take account of practical requirements, prioritise personal preferences and translate your ideas into the space you have available. The second section covers the gardening basics, ..."
"Like playing a lively game of tennis, keeping your garden looking great depends
on having the right equipment, developing a good technique, and being
organized enough to do the right ... Then you need to learn how to control weeds
with cultivation and mulch (Hints 48 and 49). ... PILE DUG-OUT EARTH ON
ATARP instead of on the grass when digging a hole for planting or excavating a
garden pool."
""The Well-Designed Mixed Garden" is a design book with a difference. Written for gardeners who are passionate about plants of all kinds (hence the 'mixed garden' of the title), it reflects decades of professional experience and artistic innovation. As with her bestselling book, "The Well-Tended Perennial Garden", master designer and plantswoman Tracy DiSabato-Aust provides not only inspiration but also scrupulously organized information ..."
"Illustrations are by: Artville; Anne Bowman; Tony Britt-Lewis; Mike Gorman; Helen
Halliday; Angela Lober; David Mackay; Stuart McVicar; Nicola Oram; Oliver
Rennert; Edwina Riddell; Barbara Rodanska; Jan Smith; Kathie Smith; Sharif
Tarabay; Genevieve Wallace. This book is intended as a reference volume only,
not as a medical manual or a guide to self-treatment. The information that it
contains is general, not specific to individuals ..."